Real Ideas Organisation

Social enterprise has the power to change the world.

RIO is passionate about solving social problems and they work with
individuals and organisations to harness the power of social enterprise to
deliver real and lasting social change.

Plymouth University was the first
university in the world to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark in recognition of working as a genuine social
enterprise, caring for communities and protecting
the planet. It is only natural therefore to find ourselves working in
partnership.

RIO has a proud track record of setting up and running creative,
innovative and award winning social enterprises. This has breathed new life into
historic buildings such as the Devonport Guildhall with its wonderful artisan Column Bakehouse, and the Devonport Markethall is currently being transformed into a
digital hub with our Institute of Digital Art and Technology. Together we explore opportunities to enhance
the Plymouth student experience, whilst adding real value to our local
community.

SOUP

Soup
is an international crowdfunding phenomenon that brings communities together to
raise small-scale investment to kick-start new businesses or ideas.

RIO successfully support community projects
with this simple concept and Plymouth University complements this by providing
opportunities for investment-hungry businesses to pitch their ideas.